Date of Birth: March 15, 1972
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Biography
Mark Allan Hoppus is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the bassist and co-lead vocalist for the rock band Blink-182. Born in Ridgecrest, California, Hoppus developed an early interest in music and punk rock. He formed Blink-182 in 1992 with Tom DeLonge and Scott Raynor, which later included drummer Travis Barker. The band became a defining force in the pop-punk genre with hits like “All the Small Things,” “What’s My Age Again?,” and “I Miss You.” Beyond Blink-182, Hoppus has been involved in various musical projects, including the band +44. He also co-owns the clothing line Atticus and the footwear brand Macbeth. Hoppus has remained a significant figure in the music industry through his contributions to both performing and producing music.
5 Interesting Facts about Mark Hoppus
1. Mark Hoppus was diagnosed with stage 4 diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in 2021 and announced he was cancer-free later that year.
2. He co-founded the clothing brand Atticus and the footwear company Macbeth Footwear.
3. Hoppus is an avid fan of Star Wars and has a significant collection of Star Wars memorabilia.
4. He has a podcast called “After School Radio” on Apple Music.
5. Before fully committing to music, Hoppus briefly attended college majoring in English.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Mark Hoppus
1. “I think music is an important way to get through hard times and good times.”
2. “I just want to be remembered as a good person, a good friend, somebody who tried to make the world a better place.”
3. “Playing music is the best thing in the world. It’s not a job; it’s a privilege.”
4. “I feel lucky to have had the career that I’ve had.”
5. “We never set out to be famous; we just wanted to play music and have fun.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Mark Hoppus has achieved a highest net worth of approximately $80 million.
Children
Mark Hoppus has one child, a son named Jack Hoppus, born in 2002, with his wife Skye Everly.
Relevant Links
1. [Mark Hoppus Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Hoppus
2. [Mark Hoppus Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/markhoppus/
3. [Mark Hoppus Twitter](https://twitter.com/markhoppus
4. [Blink-182 Official Website](https://www.blink182.com/
5. [After School Radio on Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/show/after-school-radio/1534913421
